What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Prague?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Prague is to bus which costs 1 500 Kč - 2 700 Kč and takes 12h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Prague?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Prague is to drive which takes 5h 49m and costs 2 000 Kč - 3 100 Kč.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Prague?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Prague. However, there are services departing from Wadersloh, Bücker and arriving at Praha, ÚAN Florenc via Sünninghausen, Dorfplatz and Gütersloh central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Prague?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Prague. However, there are services departing from Oelde and arriving at Praha-Holesovice via Bielefeld Hbf and Berlin Suedkreuz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

How far is it from Basel to Prague?

The distance between Basel and Prague is 780 km. The road distance is 562 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Prague without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Prague without a car is to train via Berlin which takes 8h 28m and costs 4 300 Kč - 11 000 Kč.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Prague?

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Basel to Prague, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Prague bus from?

Basel to Prague bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gütersloh central bus station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Prague train from?

Basel to Prague train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bielefeld Hbf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Prague?

The best way to get from Basel to Prague is to train via Berlin which takes 8h 28m and costs 4 300 Kč - 11 000 Kč. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1 500 Kč - 2 700 Kč and takes 12h 59m.

Where does the Basel to Prague bus arrive?

Basel to Prague bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

Where does the Basel to Prague train arrive?

Basel to Prague train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S Südkreuz Bhf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Prague?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Prague is 562 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Basel to Prague.

Where can I stay near Prague?

There are 4625+ hotels available in Prague.

Basel to Prague - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Berlin
best
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Berlin Suedkreuz to Praha-Holesovicetrain Rj
8h 28m
Kč 4,304–10,843
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gütersloh central bus station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus N69
12h 59m
Kč 1,548–2,693
Drive 562 km
1. Drive from Basel to Praguecar 562 km
5h 49m
Kč 2,092–3,021
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague
1. Take the train from Oelde to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane DUS - PRG
7h 12m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lippstadt, Bustreff Bahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 51
2. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus N60 / ...
9h 26m
Kč 2,741–10,189
Train
1. Take the train from Lippstadt, Bustreff Bahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain 51
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Praha Hlavní nádražítrain Drf
12h 40m
Train #2
1. Take the train from Lippstadt, Bustreff Bahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain 51
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain 235
12h 44m
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague
1. Take the train from Oelde to Koeln/Bonn Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane CGN - PRG
8h 16m
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague
1. Take the train from Lippstadt, Bustreff Bahnhof to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane FMO - PRG
9h 22m
Kč 3,296–8,546
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Oelde to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
3. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
8h 15m
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague
1. Take the train from Oelde to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane FRA - PRG
8h 30m

Basel to Prague by bus and train

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12h 59mAverage Duration

Kč 1,548Cheapest Price

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Distance: 779.5 km
Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Basel, Germany and Prague, Czechia?

You can take a vehicle from Basel to Praha-Holesovice via Oelde, Bielefeld Hbf, S Südkreuz Bhf, and Berlin Suedkreuz in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Gütersloh central bus station to Praha, ÚAN Florenc once daily. Tickets cost Kč 1,200–2,200 and the journey takes 10h 5m.

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